cyc0sys

cyc0sys

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  1. Do Nurse Practitioners get drug tested?

    cyc0sys replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The bad news: Healthcare is very hierarchical. Corporations and Govts run off a 'do as I say, not as I do' mindset. Life isn't fair. The good news: Online colleges still exist. Not every place of...

  2. PT's and Medication....

    cyc0sys replied to MissRigg's topic in Home Health

    Why don't you have the pharmacy do the medication

  3. Is there a need for this?

    cyc0sys replied to overtonis's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I guess that depends on what kind of online business. I've been kicking around the idea of a Tele-work Temp Nurse Portal that would allow nurses to work short term or contract telecommute jobs like...

  4. Why so much Negativity in Nursing?

    cyc0sys replied to lindsayCalifornia's topic in General Nursing

    Elitist, huh?? I got a chuckle out of that. I simply meant there are easier ways to make money if that is your sole focus (think realtor, pharmaceutical rep, or day trader all require far less...

  5. Why so much Negativity in Nursing?

    cyc0sys replied to lindsayCalifornia's topic in General Nursing

    Know this. Nursing is probably the most demanding profession you could ever perform. I don't say that lightly either. A great deal of responsibility and accountability is expected of you. You're the...

  6. HELP! How to get my CNA's to do their job

    cyc0sys replied to KDubMSDir's topic in Nurse Management

    I've performed an on the spot correction with the CNA by defining their job duties (not just finger sticks & VS), consequences if the duties weren't performed to the standard, asked them if they...

  7. Catch 22 situation

    cyc0sys replied to RRRNNN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    /\/\/\/\/\/\Yes. This all of this. /\/\/\/\/\ As a Risk Manager your primary responsible for the safety of the patients and staff. I wouldn't play games if management refuses to act. When the music...

  8. Forced out to pasture

    cyc0sys replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Time to make your bucket list shorter and your f--k it list

  9. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    cyc0sys replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    My friend was employed as a medical aesthetician for 10 years at an out patient clinic. She rocked the fake finger nails

  10. Affordable Care Act (ACA) vs Current adminstration question for class

    cyc0sys replied to ialejo4321's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're correct. When I speak of those at the poverty level who are covered, I think of those who qualify for Medicaid as you've outlined in your post. I should've excluded the working poor who have no...

  11. Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    cyc0sys replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    If long 'press on finger nails' are required to complete your professional ensemble and paramount to your emotional well being, you might want to consider becoming a Medical Aesthetician. It would...

  12. Affordable Care Act (ACA) vs Current adminstration question for class

    cyc0sys replied to ialejo4321's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ACA is just another scam to make the middle class pay for the health care of the rich and poor. The average cost to average American family is now $20k per year. Prior to ACA, cost averaged $6k per...

  13. What Would You Do to Fix the Failings of Healthcare Delivery ?

    cyc0sys replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remove the insurance companies from the health care industry. Insurance companies are becoming extremely invasive to the medical process and should not be allowed to dictate how the provider will...

  14. RNs Don't Help CNAs

    cyc0sys replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Some LPN programs require certification as a CNA as part of the course curriculum. Most of the student RNs I've precepted wouldn't make good CNAs and they do believe the work is beneath them. So I...

  15. Paramedic and teachers assistant being pushed to cover for a irresponsible school nurse?

    cyc0sys replied to ScottyWeirdo's topic in School

    I'm not quite sure why you don't feel qualified, it's not like you're drafting care plans or educating a patient on diabetes. You're basically covering for lunch right? I was an EMT+P before I became...

  16. RNs Don't Help CNAs

    cyc0sys replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I couldn't agree more. Where I work, the CNAs run the show. I've written them and reported them to the DON for everything from No Call and No Show to disobeying a direct order. Nothing ever happens....

  17. Breaching StaRN Contract

    cyc0sys replied to Bella_CO's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd be more concerned with where you're going, not necessarily where you've been. Before you get your ducks in a row, consider where you actually want to work. I have to agree with some of the other...

  18. The one thing nursing has taught me is...

    cyc0sys replied to TheObserver5's topic in General Nursing

    "The one thing nursing has taught me is,... we can but should we?" I was bouncing off things from my 'Pt Orders Wish List' with Doc when he was rounding. He stopped me mid sentence and said, "we can't...

  19. Job Market for male LPN's?

    cyc0sys replied to jjsiegal's topic in Men in Nursing

    1.-Where (what state) is the greatest demand for LPN's (and why)? Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are the top states for LPN employment. Reasons are numerous e.g. large retirement populations, scopes...

  20. Can I be a DON with no nursing home experience?

    cyc0sys replied to femaleRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Or the nurses who have to work for

  21. New LNV/LPN in Home Health Care

    cyc0sys replied to Jeal8932's topic in Home Health

    I work home health but I'm not sure what you're talking about. Your Director of Nursing or manager should provide you with your duties and the care plan on which they are based as well as a MAR if...

  22. Is this legal?

    cyc0sys replied to jessimee's topic in General Nursing

    Seems kind of ignorant to discourage someone who is interested in preventative care options and health education. She could've used it as a teaching opportunity to applaud them on the concept of...

  23. Advice for a newly licensed nurse

    cyc0sys replied to sdavis911's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Time management is going to be your biggest challenge until you get a routine down. Just be sure to prioritize things e.g critical med times are more important than treatments. Plan to go in early for...

  24. Advice for a newly licensed nurse

    cyc0sys replied to sdavis911's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What type of facility do you work

  25. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    cyc0sys replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I'm a bit surprised at some of these answers. As a former medic, I can tell you that your chances for surviving a code, even for the young and fit, is pretty low unless you're in/very...